11/04/2026
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬
Dear Whitefish Bay Families,
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our entire Whitefish Bay community following yesterday’s vote approving the $90 million capital referendum. As we enter this next chapter, your ongoing partnership remains vital to advancing our Focus Plan and fulfilling our vision as an Exceptional Place to Learn.
Whether you voted in favor of the referendum or opposed it, thank you for your active participation and for caring so deeply about the future of our district. We recognize and respect the diverse perspectives within our community. Moving forward, we remain fully committed to serving every student and family with excellence, transparency, and responsible fiscal stewardship.
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵
➡Whitefish Bay Middle School: Rebuilding and renovating the facility on its current site (~70% new construction with major renovations) to create a modern, flexible learning environment.
➡Whitefish Bay High School: Replacing aging HVAC infrastructure and mechanical systems, and upgrading fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
➡Cumberland & Richards Elementary Schools: Upgrading fire alarm systems and installing full fire sprinkler coverage.
𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘗𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 & 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦
Over the coming months, we will officially enter the design development phase. During this collaborative process, our architect, construction manager, owner’s representative, district leaders, and School Board will work directly alongside students, staff, and community members to help shape these new and renovated spaces.
Initial architectural design and detailed planning will take place throughout the upcoming phases, leading toward an anticipated construction start date in December 2027.
𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘴 & 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘜𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴
We are committed to clear, consistent communication throughout the design and construction phases. Please visit our dedicated project webpage for updates, FAQs, and board presentations:
🔗 Building Futures Project Website: https://buildingfutures.wfbschools.com/
(Video Message: The webpage includes a short video message from me providing additional context on what happens next. I encourage you to check it out!)
As we move into this next chapter, we welcome continued dialogue and input from all members of our community as we build these spaces together.
Thank you again for your partnership and dedication to the Whitefish Bay School District.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jamie J. Foeckler
Superintendent
